noun
malice; malicious intent; intent to harm
Refers to a deliberate desire to cause harm, ranging from ill will to a specific intent to kill. Often used in legal or serious contexts.
彼の行動には害意が感じられた。
I sensed malice in his actions.
裁判では、被告に害意があったかどうかが争点となった。
In the trial, whether the defendant had malicious intent was the point of contention.